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Lorena Borjas, Legendary Trans Latinx Activist, Dies of COVID-19
Borjas was known for advocating for trans women in prison, those in need of housing, legal representation, and healthcare. She was also beloved for keeping her community together.
Behind The Scenes of 'LATIN-X' with Paola Ramos
We talked to the host about reporting powerful stories on the Latinx population in America.
This Insanely Detailed 3D Art Looks Like a Sinister Barbie Dreamhouse
There's something dark hiding behind the cuteness.
Finally, a Museum Exhibit That Looks Like You: Latinx and Radical
The Brooklyn Museum’s latest exhibition 'Radical Women: Latin American Art, 1960-1985' is full of examples of self-expression.
Photos of My Bipolar Father During His Last Days
"I took on the challenge of studying my father and his condition by photographing his daily endeavors."
Ana Mendieta Fought for Women's Rights and Paid with Blood
The fearless artist was outspoken about issues like campus rape and domestic violence when they were still taboo.
Ashley August Isn't Afraid of Rejection
We talked to the actress and award-winning poet about how her bumpy road to stardom empowered her to be even more unapologetically black.
It's Time to Take Down Statues of Conquistadors
Here's to a world without conquistadors and their shitty monuments.
Poorer Latina and Black Women Were Most Screwed Over By Texas Abortion Ban
New figures show that Hispanic and black women were disproportionately affected by the Texas abortion law struck down by the Supreme Court. Advocates explain why poor women are more likely to get screwed by the system.
'Discount Saints' Imagines the Last Supper with Chinese Takeout, Snapbacks, and Hoop Earrings
For her latest exhibition, artist Melanie Gonzalez merged Renaissance-style Biblical glamour with the look and feel of her native Bronx.
The Folk Feminist Struggle Behind the Chola Fashion Trend
When I see the rebel Latino subculture being sampled and recontextualized by bourgeois white fashion designers, pop singers, or celebrity starlets, I can't help rolling my eyes.
Explore Princess Nokia's Feminist Utopia in Her New Video for 'Young Girls'
In Princess Nokia's new video for the track "Young Girls," a diverse tribe of mothers, sisters, and baby girls live and play in a female-centered paradise.